We explore Chapter 3 of the True North series, focusing on leadership that prioritizes reproduction over becoming indispensable. This modern epistle for church staff distills wisdom from our first 360 podcast episodes into practical leadership principles centered on legacy-building through developing others.
• The goal of leadership is reproducibility, not indispensability
• True vision outlasts its originator; dependency dies when you leave
• Legacy is defined by who you raise up, not what you leave behind
• Invest in available, teachable, and faithful people rather than waiting for perfect candidates
• Release control as you mature in leadership instead of tightening your grip
• Give away your best knowledge, methods, and insights freely
• View yourself as a launch pad rather than a lid for those you develop
• Create safe environments where emerging leaders can question, stretch, and occasionally fail
• Model what you hope to multiply – including how you handle doubts and mistakes
• Celebrate when those you've mentored go further than you did
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